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Multiple TSCI staff members injured in assault
May 2, 2025 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Three staff members at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) sustained serious* injuries in an inmate assault.
The assault happened on Thursday, May 1, 2025, when an inmate attacked staff members with a homemade weapon. One staff member sustained a broken nose and two received staples for head injuries. All three staff members were treated at the hospital and released.
An investigation of the incident has been launched. Findings will be provided to the county attorney for determination of criminal prosecution. The NDCS disciplinary process will be utilized with sanctions such as loss of good time, applied according to the rules and regulations.
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*Assaults with serious injury: A serious injury requires urgent and immediate medical treatment and restricts the person’s usual activity. Medical treatment should be more extensive than mere first aid, such as the application of bandages to wounds. It might include stitches, use of Dermabond or other topical adhesive, setting of broken bones, treatment of concussion, loss of consciousness, etc.